A sprinter would experience muscle fatigue sooner thana marathon runner due to ________.a. anaerobic metabolism in the muscles of thesprinterb. anaerobic metabolism in the muscles of themarathon runnerc. aerobic metabolism in the muscles of the sprinterd. glycolysis in the muscles of the marathon runner

A sprinter would experience muscle fatigue sooner thana marathon runner due to ________.a. anaerobic metabolism in the muscles of thesprinterb. anaerobic metabolism in the muscles of themarathon runnerc. aerobic metabolism in the muscles of the sprinterd. glycolysis in the muscles of the marathon runner

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter2: Cell Physiology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4TAHL: Why do you think a person is able to perform anaerobic exercise (such as lifting and holding a heavy...

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